Weekend picks: Wings Over Waukegan soars into town

See a variety of airborne performers including the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the "Wings Over Waukegan" air show.DAILY HERALD FILE PHOTO BY GILBERT R. BOUCHER II/G

Dogs and their human companions can spend time together this weekend at the annual Dog Days of Dundee event in West Dundee.

Emmett Malloy pours a glass of wine for a customer during last year's Festival of the Vine in Geneva. This year's fest starts Friday.Brian Hill | Staff Photographer

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band bring the Wrecking Ball Tour to Wrigley Field this weekend.Associated Press

Comedian Paul Reiser brings the laughs to Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont.

Historian and re-enactor Terry Lynch portrays President James Madison in "The War of 1812: Mr. Madison's War" at the Naper Settlement in Naperville.Courtesy of the Naper Settlement

Video: The Suburbs This Weekend: Sept. 7-9

By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart

Wings Over WaukeganThe Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will show off their skills at the Wings Over Waukegan air show at the Waukegan Regional Airport, 3580 N. McAree Road, Waukegan. Other performers include the Navy F-18 Superhornet, Warbird planes and more. Tickets cost $10 for adults; free for kids younger than 12. (847) 244-0055 or wingsoverwaukegan.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.

Festival of the VineSample a variety of wines at the Festival of the Vine, at Third and State streets, Geneva. Other events include an arts and crafts show, a flower market and a variety of food from local restaurants. Free; charge for wine and food tastings. Visit genevachamber.com. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9

Vintage music collectorsDig out that old record player from the attic and head to the Record and CD Show at the Best Western, 1725 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Browse though and/or purchase records and CDs, with music from the 1950s to the present, DVDs, posters and celebrity autographs. Admission is $3. For information, call Bill at (847) 409-9656. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8

Dog Days of DundeeDogs and their human friends can spend time together at the Dog Days of Dundee festival at Randall Oaks Park, 17N350 Randall Road, West Dundee. The annual event includes contests, demonstrations, music, an Adoptable Pooch Pageant, free pet microchipping, rescue groups and specialty vendors. Dogs also can check out the doggy play area and agility area. Food, blankets and monetary donations will be accepted. Items will be given to local shelters and rescue groups. All pets must be on a leash, under control of the owner and current on all vaccinations including rabies. Free admission. (847) 428-7131 or dtpd.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8

Hot town, harvest in the cityCelebrate the harvest season at the historic Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. During Harvest Days, enjoy the conservatory's big backyard with numerous family-focused activities that include horse-drawn hay rides, corn husk crowns and crafts, worm picking and compost harvesting, live goats and chickens, honey harvesting and tasting from the conservatory's hives plus beekeeping demonstrations. There also will be live music and dance lessons, lawn games and cooking demos. Admission is $3, children ages 3 and younger admitted free. (773) 638-1766 or garfield-conservatory.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9

Charity Corn RoastHave fun for charitable causes at the Fourth Annual Charity Corn Roast at Prairie House Tavern, 2710 Main St., Buffalo Grove. The event features live music, games, raffles, cotton candy, a cookout and a corn roast. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit organizations including the Placing Paws animal rescue group and the Remembrance Rescue Project for fallen firefighters. (847) 415-2255 or prairiehousetavern.com. Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8

'Tempest' hikeTheatre-Hikes brings Shakespeare's "The Tempest" to the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle, in September. The play centers on Prospero, the usurped Duke of Milan and a powerful sorcerer, who has been exiled on a remote island. There he works his magic, with the help of the sprite Ariel and the slave Caliban, to find a prince for his daughter and to regain his throne for himself. Thrisa Hodits directs the show, which features music by David Kornfeld of Underscore Theater Company. $8, $12 members; $13, $19 nonmembers. (630) 725-2066 or theatre-hikes.org or mortonarb.org. 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-30

The Boss from aboveRock legends Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play another sold-out show tonight at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison, Chicago. But fear not: Wrigleyville Rooftops is offering fans a chance to see the show from one of three rooftops near the park -- at 1032 W. Waveland, 3609 N. Sheffield and 3643 N. Sheffield. Tickets cost $100 per show, and that includes unlimited food, beer, wine and more. For information on rooftop tickets, call (773) 248-ROOF or visit wrigleyvillerooftops.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8

Turkish delightIt's not exactly the courtyard of Topkapi Palace, but Daley Plaza, at 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, makes a fine open-air setting for the 10th annual Chicago Turkish Festival. There will be demonstrations of Turkish art, film, dance, music and food and a chance to learn a bit about the history, culture, heritage and cuisine of the Asian-European country. Watch performances of Turkish folk dances and authentic Turkish music, demonstrations of silk carpet weaving, paper marbling and calligraphy and more. Free admission. (847) 722-3884 or chicagoturkishfestival.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 9-12

Fast and the curiousMore than 60 high-performance, vintage and newer model Ferraris will be on display at the Ferraris in the Loop event outside the Italian Village restaurant, at Monroe Street between Clark and Dearborn streets, Chicago. The 85-year-old restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Italian feast, along with live music and special activities just for the bambinos. Tickets cost $30; kids 5 and younger admitted free. (312) 332-7005. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9

CornfestHead out to an old-fashioned family picnic at the Cornfest celebration at Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook. The fest features plenty of fare, including pies, taffy apples and corn. Other highlights include games, races and music. Free admission. Tickets are required for food and some activities. (630) 655-2090 or grauemill.org. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9

'Mr. Madison's War'Terry Lynch portrays President James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, in "The War of 1812: Mr. Madison's War" in the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The program is part of the "History Speaks" lecture series. For all ages. Tickets cost $5-$6 in advance; $6-$7 at the door. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum. 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9

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